I’m going to dispense with the “Giddy Up, Giddy Up 409…” folderol and look at this 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop objectively and judge it on its merits and/or detractions. It shows pretty well and is properly equipped— I’d… more»
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No Major Rot? 1972 Dodge Charger
I suppose we could parse adjectives when discussing the condition of this 1972 Dodge Charger. Specifically the claim of “No Major Rot“. That leaves one to believe there is at least some rot, but that’s not unusual for a… more»
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First Gen SUV? 1955 Willys Utility Wagon
Well, Willys may have given up the ghost on the passenger car biz in ’55, but the Jeep side of the house was in full bloom and a major component of their lineup was the station wagon such as… more»
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California Patina: 1963 Chevrolet C-10 SWB
Alright, I’m laying it out here. You know, I’m going to cut to the chase on this Patina thing. I gather from most of my esteemed readers’ contributions that the entire “patina thing” is overdone and not in favor…. more»
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1973 Chevrolet Corvette L82 With 38K Miles
What to make of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette? It looks different coming than it does going. Well, that’s because 1973 was a challenging year for the automotive scene in the U.S. Not only were emission control standards tightening, but… more»
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43K Actual Miles? 1975 Mercury Comet
Don’t let the listing title fool you, this is a 1975 Mercury Comet – not a Ford Maverick. And therein lies some of Mercury’s late-life marketing dilemma – more on that to follow. This tip came to us from… more»
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First Year Riviera Hardtop? 1950 Buick Super
It took a while for me to make the historical connection to Buick’s Riviera name. While most know it as a luxury coupe introduced in 1964, the name dates to the 1950 model when it appeared on Roadmaster and… more»
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Right Sized? 1978 Datsun 620 Pickup
Former vice president Thomas R. Marshall (1913-1921) was once quoted as saying, “What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar.” Well, I’d further that thought with an automotive twist stating, “What this country really needs is a… more»
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Rare Sportabout: 1950 Dodge Wayfarer
According to Merriam-Webster, a Wayfarer is defined as: noun – way·far·er ˈwā-ˌfer-ər: a traveler, especially on foot. It’s also a term used for a type of boat and a really expensive pair of sunglasses. In this case, however, we’re talking… more»
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Turbo Swap! 1977 Dodge Colt
Show of hands if you remember the original Dodge Colt. Well, I do now, but it was out of sight and out of mind for me as far as ChryCo’s rebadged Mitsubishis go. Today’s find, courtesy of Rocco B.,… more»
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Dignified Survivor: 1967 Buick Wildcat
For the longest time, I believed Buick’s full-size hotrod, known as the Wildcat, was a two-door-only model. Well, today’s review of a spectacular 1967 four-door sedan disabused me of that notion. I’d place this Anoka, Minnesota domiciled example in… more»
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Mellow Yellow? 1969 Buick Skylark Convertible
One of the interesting things that I have noted regarding GM’s A-body lineup for ’69 is that the Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu, Pontiac Tempest/LeMans, and Oldsmobile F85/Cutlass all followed a similar Fisher Body vibe in terms of overall design. The C-pillars… more»
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460 Power! 1973 Ford Ranchero 500
I’ve always had a “thing” for Chevrolet’s El Camino but have been indifferent towards the Ford Ranchero. I’m not sure why, after all, Ford beat Chevy to the introductory punch and jumped on the downsizing trend several years in… more»
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Triple Carburetors! 1955 Mercury Montclair
When you think of the year 1955, Chevrolet seems to suck all of the automotive air out of the room. Yes, it was a big year for them but they weren’t the only game in town – Ford kept… more»
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Good Condition? 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
There is an old saying that goes, “When the top goes down, the price goes up” but will that be the case with this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible? The listing claims “good condition” but the included images seem… more»
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It Is Grand! 1974 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
A few days ago I covered this 1980 Chrysler New Yorker and while in that full-size Mopar vein, I thought a review of this 1974 Plymouth Fury “Gran Coupe” would be in order. This is a fabulous-looking car, IMHO,… more»
